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Articulation Agreement

The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering

& Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit

Overview of Program The purpose of this document is to establish an Articulation Agreement between the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering and Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit. Students are eligible under the guidelines of this Articulation Agreement if they have completed each of the following requirements:

? The student must have been enrolled at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit for at least the past two years.

? The student must have received cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher as calculated on a 4.0 scale. Students intending on applying to Bioengineering must have received a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

? The student must have received a favorable recommendation from the Articulation Agreement Program Liaison at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit. This recommendation must be included in the student's application packet to the University of Pittsburgh's Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

? The student must have successfully completed the specific science and math prerequisite courses for the intended major listed in the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering Articulation Agreement Curriculum Guide with a re-calculated GPA of 3.0 in these courses and a grade of C or better in each course.

? The student must have completed or plan to transfer back courses for the major requirement prescribed by Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit for graduation, including: o The student must have completed at least 102 credits, with a minimum of 26 credits in physics courses counting towards the physics major. o The student must plan to transfer back 18 credits to complete the minimum 120 credits required for graduation, and the minimum 32 credits required in the physics major.

Admission to the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering is dependent on meeting the above criteria. Admission is guaranteed for a minimum of ten (10) students in the program each academic year. Further students can be considered on a case by case basis, dependent on space available at the junior level at Pitt.

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Introduction This agreement specifies the terms by which the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit agree to cooperate in facilitating the transfer of students to pursue dual baccalaureate degrees from the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering and Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit.

The articulation agreement program between the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit will normally consist of three years of instruction at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit followed by instruction at the University of Pittsburgh. While some students may be able to complete the prescribed engineering courses in four semesters (two years), certain engineering degree programs may necessitate attendance for additional terms to complete all degree requirements. Due to this fact, this agreement is not a 3/2 agreement.

Provided that all stipulated criteria have been met, the student will receive a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

The Swanson School of Engineering offers a B.S.E. degree with majors in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Students from Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit who will be transferring to the University of Pittsburgh as part of this agreement will also be eligible to participate in the School's other education enhancement programs including the Cooperative Education Program and the Engineering International Program. Students may also choose to pursue either a minor or certificate in another engineering or arts and sciences area. Participation in these optional programs may require additional time to graduate. Interested students should consult the University of Pittsburgh Undergraduate Catalog for more information ().

Any and all modifications of this document must occur through formal notification and revision of this agreement.

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Recruitment The availability of the articulation agreement program between the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering and Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit will be included in literature developed and distributed by both institutions. Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit is encouraged to develop brochures and other suitable material outlining the course content and the features of this program. Such information concerning the program may be distributed through Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit's Office of Admissions. Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit will be primarily responsible for student recruitment for this articulation agreement program. As required, the appropriate Swanson School of Engineering faculty and staff will be available by telephone and e-mail to assist Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit students, faculty and staff.

All descriptive literature, promotional material or advertising material developed by Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit describing or discussing this articulation agreement program should be submitted to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering for review and approval prior to publication and distribution. Approval by the University of Pittsburgh for such material and literature will not be unreasonably delayed.

Application for Admission Students admitted to this program should have a strong background in science and mathematics in order to be competitive for transfer to the University of Pittsburgh. They should complete the prescribed courses from the Articulation Agreement Curriculum Guide at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit during their first three years at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit in order to be able to complete the University of Pittsburgh course work in the appropriate time.

A transfer application may also be accessed on-line from: .

Transfer application materials can be mailed to:

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid University of Pittsburgh 4227 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 (412) 624-PITT pitt.admissions@pitt.edu

Additional information may be found at .

Completed application materials must indicate that the student is following the terms of this articulation agreement and must be submitted by July 1 for consideration for Fall semester admission, October 1 for Spring admission and February 1 for Summer admission. A recommendation from the Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit Articulation Agreement Program Liaison is also required and should be sent along with the application materials.

Ideally, the student should indicate interest in the program during his/her first year at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit. He/she should consult with the Articulation Agreement Program Liaison to make sure that the appropriate courses are taken. During the student's second year, the Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit

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Articulation Agreement Program Liaison should inform the Swanson School of Engineering of the student's intent to transfer and indicate the engineering program of interest.

Candidate Selection The Swanson School of Engineering agrees to review in an expeditious and non-prejudicial manner those students who follow the articulation agreement between the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering and Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit.

To be admitted to the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering, students must meet the following requirements:

? The student must have been enrolled at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit for at least the past two years.

? The student must have received an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher as calculated on a 4.0 scale. Students intending on applying to Bioengineering must have received a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

? The student must have received a favorable recommendation from the Articulation Agreement Program Liaison at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit. This recommendation must be included in the student's application packet to the University of Pittsburgh's Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

? The student must have successfully completed the specific science and math prerequisite courses for the intended major listed in the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering Articulation Agreement Curriculum Guide with a recalculated GPA of 3.0 or higher in these courses and a grade of C or better in each course.*

? The student must have completed or plan to complete the major requirements prescribed by Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit for graduation, including: o The student must have completed at least 102 credits, with a minimum of 26 credits in physics courses counting towards the physics major. o The student must plan to transfer back 18 credits to complete the minimum 120 credits required for graduation, and the minimum 32 credits required in the physics major

Students must complete their last thirty credits at the University of Pittsburgh. A grade of "C" or better must be earned in the prescribed courses in order to receive transfer credit and be eligible to fall under this agreement. Courses in which a grade of C- or lower was received will not be counted for transfer credit.

*Students Unable to Complete Articulation Agreement Curriculum Guide If a student is unable to complete the prescribed curriculum at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit due to the fact that some courses are not offered at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit, students will still be considered for admission based on the University of Pittsburgh Office of Admissions and Financial Aid's transfer student guidelines. Information regarding the standard transfer student guidelines may be obtained by the University of Pittsburgh's Office of Admissions and Financial Aid.

Statute of Limitations All course work must be completed within the 12-year statute of limitations for the University of Pittsburgh.

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Course Selection The University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering will provide an Articulation Agreement Curriculum Guide to guide students at Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit regarding their course selection.

Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit Articulation Agreement Program Liaison should work to make sure that the students interested in this program are taking the appropriate courses as prescribed in the Articulation Agreement Curriculum Guide. Questions about transferability of courses should be made to the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering's Coordinator of Transfer Student Services.

The University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering's Coordinator of Transfer Student Services will update Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit of all curriculum changes as related to the Articulation Agreement Curriculum Guide. The provisions and contents of this document are subject to change at any time at the University of Pittsburgh's sole discretion. The University of Pittsburgh will make reasonable efforts to allow students already in the articulation agreement program at the time changes are made, to complete the program under the conditions in effect at the time of their enrollment in the program.

Advising Services Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit's appropriate advisors and associated faculty will advise students during the first three years. Students may also contact the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering's Coordinator of Transfer Student Services for appropriate advisement regarding transferability of courses.

Student Services Students transferring from an articulation program to the University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering will be treated on an equal basis with current Swanson School of Engineering students with regard to selection of courses and other student services. Transferring students will also have the Coordinator of Transfer Student Services available for questions regarding their assimilation to the University of Pittsburgh. Transfer students are also encouraged to enroll in an Engineering Transfer Seminar during their first semester at the University of Pittsburgh.

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Terms of the Agreement The liaisons from both institutions will review this agreement annually, revising it if necessary. An extensive review will take place five years from the date of signing. Attachments regarding curriculum requirements should be reviewed as required.

Lacking such a review, the agreement will continue until either the Dean of Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit or the Dean of the Swanson School of Engineering receives written notification of termination. Students enrolled in this program at the time of termination shall be allowed to proceed according to the policies outlined previously in this agreement.

Acting for our respective institutions, we accept the terms of the above agreement.

5/21/2020 ______________________________

(Date) David J. Dausey, PhD Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit

01-13-2021 | 12:34 PM EST

___________________________________ (Date)

Ann E. Cudd, PhD Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor University of Pittsburgh

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_______05/21/2020___

(Date)

Philip P. Reeder, PhD

Dean

Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Duquesne University of the Holy Spirit

_________________________11_-_2_3_-_2_0_2_0__| 4:48 PM EST (Date)

James R. Martin II, PhD U.S. Steel Dean of Engineering Swanson School of Engineering University of Pittsburgh

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Contacts

For assistance with administrative policies and procedures: Contact the Swanson School of Engineering's Associate Dean's Office:

Mary Besterfield-Sacre, PhD Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Swanson School of Engineering mbsacre@pitt.edu

Office of the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs SSoEAcademicDean@engr.pitt.edua P: 412-624-9825 F: 412-624-2827

For assistance with transfer admission, engineering departmental, and course content questions: Contact the Swanson School of Engineering's Transfer Student Services Office:

Transfer Student Services Office Swanson School of Engineering University of Pittsburgh 152B Benedum Hall Pittsburgh, PA 15261 ssoetransfer@pitt.edu P: 412-624-9825 F: 412-624-2827

For assistance with student records questions: Contact the Swanson School of Engineering Strategic Business and Financial Operations:

Strategic Business and Financial Operations Swanson School of Engineering University of Pittsburgh 151 Benedum Hall ssoeadministration@pitt.edu P: 412-624-9800 F: 412-624-9808

For additional information about the University of Pittsburgh, visit our web site(s): University of Pittsburgh () Swanson School of Engineering () Office of Admissions ()

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The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering

Articulation Agreement Curriculum Guide

The equivalents of the following course are required for students to satisfy the terms of the Articulation Agreement. Students must complete the foundation engineering courses required for all majors as well as the required courses for their intended major. Please email the Swanson School of Engineering's Coordinator for Transfer Student Services with questions regarding course equivalencies. If your institution does not offer a required course listed in this guide, please contact your Articulation Agreement Program Liaison about other ways to fulfill these requirements.

Foundation Engineering Courses Required for All Majors:

Mathematics o Calculus 1 ? 4 credits (MATH 0220) o Calculus 2 ? 4 credits (MATH 0230)

Physics o Basic Physics for Science and Engineers 1 ? 4 credits (PHYS 0174) o Basic Physics for Science and Engineers 2 ? 4 credits (PHYS 0175)

Chemistry o General Chemistry 1 ? 4 credits (CHEM 0110) o General Chemistry 2 ? 4 credits (CHEM 0120) ? All engineering students are required to complete one semester of chemistry lab at a minimum. If the home institution offers the class and lab separate, students must take at least one lab.

Engineering / Computer Science o Engineering Analysis (Programming in HTML & Excel) ? 3 credits (ENGR 0015) ? Alternative engineering classes may fill this requirement with approval of University of Pittsburgh, Swanson School of Engineering's Coordinator of Transfer Student Services. o Engineering Computing (Programming in C & MATLAB) ? 3 credits (ENGR 0016)

Humanities & Social Sciences o 6 courses totaling 18 credits (or more) of non-technical coursework taken to satisfy the Bachelor's degree awarded by the home institution. Among these courses, students must take: o Courses from 3 different academic disciplines. o 2 courses from the same department or theme. 1 of these courses must be nonintroductory.

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